Tension in TC: Lambiris's Ford Mustang caught fire in San Juan | OneFootball

A moment of extreme tension unfolded this Sunday at the San Juan Villicum racetrack during the Turismo Carretera Stars Challenge, when Mauricio Lambiris's Ford Mustang caught fire. The incident occurred in the pit lane just as the Uruguayan driver was coming in to make the mandatory fuel stop. Fortunately, Lambiris reacted quickly to get out of the cockpit, and both he and the mechanics from Martínez Competición were completely unharmed.

Quick response and disappointment after a great Saturday

The causes of the fire that broke out during refueling are under investigation by the Asociación Corredores Turismo Carretera (ACTC). The swift intervention of the team members and the category’s safety personnel prevented the fire from getting worse and brought the situation under control without any injuries being reported.

The accident overshadowed a weekend that had started in the best possible way for the Uruguayan driver, who had posted the fastest time in Saturday’s practice sessions. Due to the special draw-based format of the Stars Challenge, Lambiris had been assigned to start the race from 51st position, ultimately being forced out by this shocking incident while the race continued.

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